When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” You’ll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel.
About this role
This is a PRN General Orthopedic Surgeon position to help cover 24-hour call coverage at Platte Valley Hospital, a level III trauma community hospital in Brighton, CO. The team consists of 3 orthopedic surgeons, 3 podiatrists and 5 experienced APPs. Longer coverage gaps may be available for covering total joint arthroplasty clinic and OR duties, depending on timing.
An ideal candidate will be board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with a desire to take orthopedic trauma call and work PRN with a variable schedule. Call consists of 24-hour shifts: weekdays, weekends, or weekly, covering level III community trauma. There will be no hand call or spine call. The DPMs take all foot and ankle calls.
Any fellowship training or general orthopedic surgeons are encouraged to apply.
Compensation for PRN shifts
$1,416 per 24 hours
Hourly rate - $394/hour
Travel and accommodations reimbursed via the Intermountain Travel and Expense policy
How we'll support you
We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package
What you’ll bring
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree; or equivalent if education is completed outside the United States
Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery
Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution
ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice
Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required in the state in which physician will practice
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
DEA Registration schedules II-V
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time
About us
Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.
Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain!
What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?
It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.
Platte Valley Hospital is a 98-bed Level III Trauma community hospital that is proud to offer comprehensive, integrated care focused on holistic health. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.
Location:
Platte Valley Hospital
Work City:
Brighton
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$7.25 - $999.99
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here
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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.
With more than 68,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care.
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